Explorer 1 (new) Vs DJ (36mm)

[Kosgad]

Today I have and a chance to try the new explorer 1. It looks stunning with well proportioned hands and indices.
The price is 4300£ with an option to buy under 0% interest scheme with payment over 24 months.

I have anice explorer 2 black and not sure if u have to buy this explorer 1 or just buy a different rolex model (36mm DJ with jubilee bracelet and blue dial with smooth bezel)

I guess there is going to be at least 10% price increase from september 1st. Is it a good deal comparing how pound is behaving at present.

Your thoughts please

Here is the picture of explorer 1 and DJ

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[tifosi]

I think the EXI and the DJ look more similar than the EXPI and the EXPII. The only similarity is the name!

BTW is the dial on the new EXP matte??

[doramas]

Explorer 214270

[Kosgad]

Originally Posted by tifosi

I think the EXI and the DJ look more similar than the EXPI and the EXPII. The only similarity is the name!

BTW is the dial on the new EXP matte??

Yes it is the new model released at Basel 2016..

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[Datejus]

Blue dial datejusts look amazing in some lights. I'd go for the DJ.

[Kosgad]

Originally Posted by Datejus

Blue dial datejusts look amazing in some lights. I'd go for the DJ.

Nice picture and back drop

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[Kosgad]

Originally Posted by Datejus

Blue dial datejusts look amazing in some lights. I'd go for the DJ.

Fluted bezel jubilee bracelet with blue DJ simply superb. Wondered if the fluted bezel makes the watch flashy?

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[gigoloaunt7]

Originally Posted by Kosgad

Fluted bezel jubilee bracelet with blue DJ simply superb. Wondered if the fluted bezel makes the watch flashy?

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I tried on a dj fluted bezel silver and a blue dial with jubilee bracelet only this Sunday I found it VERY flashy,but nice.

A world away from the exp1

[Kosgad]

Originally Posted by gigoloaunt7

I tried on a dj fluted bezel silver and a blue dial with jubilee bracelet only this Sunday I found it VERY flashy,but nice.

A world away from the exp1

Tx. That's why I am planning to get blue DJ with jubilee but smooth bezel instead of fluted. This would save me 700 quid aswell. But some forum members have commend that jubilee bracelet goes with fluted bezel. Pl check this picture and I am interested in one on the left. Would i be able to use it for daily wear? And also what is your wrist size. I just feel that it is slightly small in my 6.75 inch wrist.
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[dabbotjordan]

Explorer 1

[gigoloaunt7]

For me fluted bezel all the way with the jubilee bracelet mate the white gold bezel really looked good with the polished links on the bracelet but very bright very flashy I thought,you just have to ask yourself is that you mate?

[Rolex fan 61]

Explorer

[rollee1]

A blue dial dressier watch is the way to go with your ExpII.
DJ with jubilee has to be with fluted bezel, otherwise the look is incomplete.

[watchwatcher]

Well, first off, huge blue dial fan here. Huge. That DJ is gorgeous.

But, I love..love! the new EXP. So it's not even close for me.

Pull the trigger so we can see some more pics and wrist shots.

[gigoloaunt7]

Originally Posted by Kosgad

Tx. That's why I am planning to get blue DJ with jubilee but smooth bezel instead of fluted. This would save me 700 quid aswell. But some forum members have commend that jubilee bracelet goes with fluted bezel. Pl check this picture and I am interested in one on the left. Would i be able to use it for daily wear? And also what is your wrist size. I just feel that it is slightly small in my 6.75 inch wrist.
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Would i be able to use it for daily wear? And also what is your wrist size. I just feel that it is slightly small in my 6.75 inch wrist.

sorry i forgot to answer that....i had a 16200 all steel with engine turned bezel with jubilee and wore it for over 10 years,rolex have been crafty and stopped the engine turned bezel,now only do smooth or wg fluted!.

you might get a shock how flashy it looks on the wrist mind you,it will either put you off or make you fall in love...i have a 6.5-6.75 wrist and it looks dandy mate.

[Kosgad]

Thanks for the comments.
Once again we have divided opinion on the jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. I would prefer to keep my watch less flashy so that I can wear daily with my business casual dress.
Not sure what to do?


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[gigoloaunt7]

no worries mate,its a difficult one for me the difference is night and day.good luck mate.

[Rackness]

You have to pick what you like the best. I like the explorer a lot but I need a date function for everyday wear which is what I was looking for at the time. I went with the DJ but that doesn't mean I won't pick up an EXP later.

[Juantxo]

A man only needs one watch. Any other is just for kicks.

[TimeOnHand]

Both great watches...

[Kosgad]

Thanks to everyone for your comments.
I am planning to go for explorer 1 new watch from AD. They told me that there won't be any movement on the price. Should I haggle for a bargain and if so normally how much they would budge ..If they refuse to drop the price especially considering the demand on this model, what should I do. Suggestions pl.
Thanks

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[gigoloaunt7]

dont want to be a killjoy but i dont think you have any hope in a discount on the exp1 mate....now maybe if you bought the dj aswell ha.joking aside i dont think theres any movement and im not sure what % discount there would be.

[Kosgad]

Originally Posted by gigoloaunt7

dont want to be a killjoy but i dont think you have any hope in a discount on the exp1 mate....now maybe if you bought the dj aswell ha.joking aside i dont think theres any movement and im not sure what % discount there would be.

Tx. I do understand the situation. With high demand they can easily find another customer. They have agreed for 0% interest free payment option. I am not sure if they would offer this repayment option if I started to haggle for small bargain.
suggestions and your experiences on this pl

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[TickTockChuck]

The 2016 Explorer is a great choice with it's understated elegance. It's unlikely you'll ever tire of it. I'm a fan of blue face watches too, but not so much the fluted bezel which I find a bit blingy, but that is my personal taste. Discounts on a new professional model in demand probably are not likely and depends on the relationship/chemistry you have with your AD (Always pays to be a gentleman). Good luck! Please post pictures when you get it!

[Kosgad]

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

The 2016 Explorer is a great choice with it's understated elegance. It's unlikely you'll ever tire of it. I'm a fan of blue face watches too, but not so much the fluted bezel which I find a bit blingy, but that is my personal taste. Discounts on a new professional model in demand probably are not likely and depends on the relationship/chemistry you have with your AD (Always pays to be a gentleman). Good luck! Please post pictures when you get it!

It is good to know members views. By the way what is the cost of new Exp 1 in Canada. Just for comparison.

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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Kosgad

Thanks to everyone for your comments.
I am planning to go for explorer 1 new watch from AD. They told me that there won't be any movement on the price. Should I haggle for a bargain and if so normally how much they would budge ..If they refuse to drop the price especially considering the demand on this model, what should I do. Suggestions pl.
Thanks

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You can haggle all you want, but...odds are you're not going to get a discount on a brand new 2016 Basel model...that's one of the hottest watches on the market right now.

If you like it, buy it.

[toys]

To have minimal bling on the DJ, try smooth bezel and oyster bracelet. Nice blue dial btw.

New explorer I is just superb...love it!

Discount on new 2016 214270? Not now when it's in high demand. But if you wait until the high demand subsides to normal, then may be!

Looking forward to your wrist shot pics!

[Pacheco]

If you have a black dial I would go with a blue dial. I have a black GMT and a blue YM now and go back and forth between the two all week. Anyway your choice. If you feel 36mm is small don't get it because I just traded my TOG after a few months owning it. I was thinking it was small from the beginning and I finally gave in and picked up a YM blue dial. Have to have the blue in the collection!!

[masyv6]

All are good watches. Blue Datejust with Romans with fluted bezel is great!

[Kosgad]

Thanks for the suggestions and bright ideas.
I am leaning towards explorer 1.

If I happen to purchase the Explorer 1, this is how my collection would look like
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Let us see what happens ???

Anxious moments

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